25 Years of Father
Not the Third Man
“Hopefully Mother is always healthy well, Mah.” I said in the middle of the night.
It's been a week since Dad left. The night that I, Mamah and Ica were lying on the same bed. The usual bed where Mom and Dad rest their bodies.
“Mamah also hopes like that, Ca. Poor Mother. Until now even Mamah can see your mother still loves your father very much.” I'm nodding.
I saw Mother who was so depressed. It was as if he only accepted destiny when Dad left and converted. Dad was a very hard man. Whatever the choice, nothing can change.
Mom and Dad, life is not as easy as people see it. When Dad separated from Mom, Dad wandered until Dad finally decided to convert while living with an ustad.
To this day, the Oustad is still alive. Father often met him. Three years later, Dad converted until he finally met Mamah and they got married.
“Kok can the heck Mamah does not know that Dad still has a wife?” manya curious.
“You heard him your father said to your grandfather he said widower. Well it is a widower, but in Christianity there is no divorce. Which means they still remain together, Anggia.” said Mamah and I nodded in understanding.
It turned out that the beginning of my parents' marriage was in Grandpa's decision. I can't blame anyone now either. And I'm sure Dad is still a good father to us.
Two weeks on, I kept watching Mama. The three of us strengthened each other. I had to go back to the city with my husband.
“Mah, Anggia should be back. The 40th day Anggia will return home. Mama is okay? Anggia work must be completed first so that later can return here with Mamah Ica.” I saw Mamah nod.
“Mamah want to come home Anggia? There, Mom just rest. Here is the work of someone who watches.” said I did not have the heart to leave Mamah.
About Ica I thought if Mamah wanted to come with me then my sister would move school.
Apparently Mamah did not want to come. Mamah chose to stay here taking care of everything she had to finish. There is a lot of work to be done by yourself.
It's sad because I can't help Mama much. I feel like a completely useless child right now.
It feels so good to stay with Mom. But on the other hand there's a husband I have to take care of. Our marriage was still very early. There will be many exams we will miss.
“Anggia heavy stayin Mamah. But, Anggia is very afraid if Anggia's marriage fails, Mah. Anggia completely traumatized by the environment Anggia.” Mom was crying hugging me.
“Mamah understands very well, Son. Mom wants you to stay happy. Good with husband dad? Your mom and dad are so happy that you guys keep being happy. Take care of your wedding yah?” I'm nodding.
Mamah is now the only parent left for me and Ica. Where I and Ica are actually increasingly worried about the state of Mamah.
“If you can't afford it, come to Anggia's house. Anggia will take good care of Mamah. Talk if there's anything. Don't be on your own yah?”
